How many times have you reached into your handbag, only to discover that you forgot your business cards or your glasses or your compact? Yup, you left ’em in your other handbag when you changed bags this morning. Help is on the way: My friend Chris Oliver found this handy little handbag organizer at Global Village
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Hawaii has a seemingly endless supply of creative people. We really are so fortunate. Of course the Islands themselves are a big draw, the beauty of mauka, makai, flora and fauna offering inspiration and acting as a magnet for artists from all over the world. Some of our best artists are homegrown. Take Punawai Rice, for example.
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The art part of my life is becoming increasingly important and that is unexpected – and exciting – for me. I started painting about ten years ago, quite by accident, and art has been a growing passion. I recently got inspired by my sister Roberta Cullen‘s bird (named Fido because she and her husband, Jim, have
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…just as Andy South said it was. I can’t imagine anything worse than having to work with a design team of six members, each with a different aesthetic and uneven skill sets, trying to pull together a cohesive collection. What a nightmare! I started to worry about Team Luxe as soon as they chose the color camel.
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by Amanda Stevens Fashion just makes you feel good – it allows you to express your own organic, personal style while incorporating pieces that inspire and speak to you. But let’s take fashion fulfillment to the next level. When you can appreciate fashion in all its glory and GIVE BACK to a great cause, it
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As we all get the popcorn ready for tonight’s episode of Project Runway, we have to hope that the judges are a little more in synch with the rest of the world this week. Last week was a shock to all my friends, family and readers. And, Andy South said in our weekly conversation, it
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Project Runway tonight. I just had my weekly chat with Andy South and he said tonight’s challenge is “the challenge from hell.” More about Andy this afternoon….I really have to work out right now! – Paula Rath
I was just sort of scouting around Kailua the other day and discovered an adorable little shop called Muse Room. The vibe is ultra-feminine and quite original. It actually feels to me a little like a boutique in Le Marais, my favorite Paris shopping neighborhood. There’s a lovely rack of vintage clothing dominated by lacey
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Stylist Kyle Kagamida muses about his favorite fall trend: animal prints. If you’d like his advice on how to make this trend work for you, please send me a photo or two and he’ll offer his styling advice: paularath@aol.com. “Make it Work: Animal Prints Living in Hawaii there really isn’t much need for “trendy”
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If you happen to be on Maui now – or you’re going to Maui in the next few days – be sure to visit Duck Soup, a treasure trove of unusual furniture and gifts from Bali. And I do mean unusual. This is not your average import shop by any means. Duck Soup works with a network
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